Best graphics card below $350

[jacksony12]

I have an R9 270X 4GB edition. I would like to upgrade. I have the R9 290x or the GTX 970 in mind. They are both around $350. I have an i7-4770 and 700 Watts of power so no issue there.

 

[tsuneo6]

yes that will be usable
and the msi card comes with a 6 to 8 pin converter

 

[jacksony12]

yes that will be usable
and the msi card comes with a 6 to 8 pin converter

Would this not mess it up? I am also going to move my R9 270x into an older computer that strangely enough doesn't have 6 pins or any pins like that. What would be a good economical PSU to buy for my computer? It needs to run an i7, a dvd drive, a hard drive and a few small fans. Sorry for the questions I am new, what is the difference between the 6 pin and 8 pin (apart from the fact that one has 6 pins and the other has 8).

 

[maxalicious]

My apologies to the owner of the thread but i am having the same issue and would need the help.

I am wondering if this graphic card is the right for me Gigabyte
GV-N970G1 GAMING-4GD
i saw you guys talking about pins and like 8 pins or 6 pins i am sorry but i am not so knowledgeable but i try my best always so can you advice me is this the right card for me or i can do better with that money i am spending for this one.

also shall i go for Windows 8.1 or windows 7 home / professional / ultimate

My computer specs are as below.

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory v1.5

Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case

Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

 

[jacksony12]

My apologies to the owner of the thread but i am having the same issue and would need the help.

I am wondering if this graphic card is the right for me Gigabyte
GV-N970G1 GAMING-4GD
i saw you guys talking about pins and like 8 pins or 6 pins i am sorry but i am not so knowledgeable but i try my best always so can you advice me is this the right card for me or i can do better with that money i am spending for this one.

also shall i go for Windows 8.1 or windows 7 home / professional / ultimate

My computer specs are
Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory v1.5
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case
Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

You are fine, WOW, that computer is nice! I would go for the GTX 970. It is very powerful, runs cool, and takes little power. I have the basic Windows 8.1. I think Windows 8 is really awesome, it is smooth and powerful. If you would go for Windows 8.1 you NEED to get the Pro edition! There are so many things you can't do with basic.